HOW TO JOIN CROCHET SQUARES AND SEAMS [4 Easy Crochet Seaming Techniques for Beginners]

Join me in this hands-on tutorial as I guide you through four pivotal crochet seaming techniques: Whip Stitch, Mattress Stitch, Single Crochet, and Flat Slip Stitch seams. An essential guide for beginners desiring to refine their craft.
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0:00 Welcome
0:22 Whip Stitch Seam
1:58 Mattress Stitch Seam
4:17 Single Crochet Seam
6:18 Flat Slip Stitch Seam
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[@mls_words_of_wisdom]

I am just getting ready to attach a bunch of crochet blocks together for the daughter’s “going away to college” blanket and I will try these out to see which one she wants. Thanks so much!

[@jahbern]

How sweet! I’m just about to do the same for my daughter headed off to college in August. We live in Florida and she’s going to Michigan, so she’ll need something warm to remember us by ❤️

[@cleetus_]

Aww! Im a teen and have been crocheting for a couple years now. I look up to y’all! Hopefully i can do the same for my (hopefully) future kids!! xx

[@aliceshulz]

Best mom ever

[@aliceshulz]

@@cleetus_ so precious 🥰

[@jasam2373]

that's so cute

[@poojalumb856]

The flat slip stitch is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!

[@manipool]

So pretty!

[@alexandrasilva3441]

Me too!

[@daniellowe75]

Me too. I don't like sewing and I like the look of the flat slip stitch.

[@user-gh8xk8su6f]

Thanks for a lovely tutorial ❤will use joining my next squares for another woollen blanket🎉

[@daniellesmith7301]

Does the back look the same as the front?

[@mdbw3411]

I had never joined squares before, but this video inspired me to make a whole granny square blanket and join my squares with the mattress stitch! Thanks Toni 💛

[@reading.with.creepy.crawlies]

Good for you! Granny square blankets are a great project that can be completed in stages. I l9ve them.

[@claremorley9845]

Oh, I like that last one: flat slip stitch seam. New one to me! Thank you 😊💓

[@conceicaoquevedo6940]

Eu também gostei do último.

[@Goodnightxoxo]

The two colors that you picked are so pretty!

[@Cosmiccoffeecup]

Agreed

[@mls_words_of_wisdom]

Love those colors too

[@carolinetemaipi571]

I love 💕 This program how to join your square to gether 🌹 a rose for yu

[@AAANUBIS]

I’m taking the biggest risk here while joining these squares, I’m an intermediate crocheter and this is my first time joining my projects- send help 💀

[@__yussra]

I hope it turned out well

[@delilahbotham5045]

Same hope yours is going/went well!! 🤩💐

[@jessie9286]

Same😂😂😂 I hope yours turned out good!!

[@debbieedwards9508]

Oh, gosh-me too! I’m an intermediate-to-advanced crocheter (now, after help from pros like Toni when I began almost 6 years ago), but I’m not fond of granny squares because I get so bored. I found a gorgeous pattern for a blanket calling for 30 granny squares (9”) and now must join them before doing all the border stitches that I’m looking forward to. Toni is such an awesome teacher, but I have no doubt that I’ll want to fly her here to help!

[@plantloverfreya]

How did it go?

[@HellenaHanbasquet]

I've been crocheting for many years, this is a great tutorial. Your explanation is easy to follow and your work is gorgeous. I wish I had this (or even KZbin for that matter ) when I started. ❤️

[@LilRedHead42]

Thank you for breaking these down in such an easy way to follow and see the differences. Really appreciate how much you do for the crochet community.

[@meganhuff2346]

I've been a fan of mattress seaming, but after watching this I've been doing it wrong lol. I always appreciate how you break things down, thank you for the crochet academy.

[@shannonirion5234]

The flat slip stitch seam was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorial

[@dribblet]

I've never seen anyone crochet so clean!

[@theresa2084]

The Flat slip stitch seam is the holy grail of seaming stitches!! Thank you so much!🥰

[@gabbym333]

Thank you for going so slow and showing everything step by step! Normally crochet videos go so fast, I have to slow down the speed, and pause it multiple times. This tutorial was much easier to understand!

[@smmills1094]

This has helped me so much! Only just learned to crochet (and still early days) but I made 42 Granny squares for a baby blanket with NO IDEA how best to join them. The flat slip stitch seam you've shared here is the perfect method - it looks so pretty against all the other bright colours. Thank you!

[@beverlyrosson3026]

I have been a crocheter for more than 40 years and I keep up with changes and new ideas through You Tube. You are, by far, my favorite instructer....I love the way you describe and demonstrate all your tips, tricks, stitches,..everything. I have learned sooo much from you and love your projects !!! My next step is Tunisian and I can't wait to start. Thank you for everything you do for us !!!!!

[@ConnyNordlicht]

First time I understood matraze - stitch made by crocheting! WoW, thank you so much! I'm a knitting teacher and knit since ab.44 years, but specificly this one crochet stitch I was blind for. So you helt the light for me and made my day. Thanks and be blessed!Btw now myself disabled, not „only“ an ambulant whellzdriver I can't teach anymore, but give short tipps to all who ask. Now they all want all for nothing, although my money is less, way less than before and that was only as much as I needed and a bit I could give to pple in need. Now often I'm in need and noone cares. Without a few friends who are with me although my life now is I'd never be there anymore. I learned: Friends are worth way more than to be healthy. God is worth more than everything on earth. Td Be blessed and be healthy and „feed your friends“ ;)

[@reading.with.creepy.crawlies]

Thank you Toni! Friends who have picked up crochet as a hobby over the past two years (2020-2022) have conquered the granny square to establish tension and gauge. Now they have lots of squares. This video gives them four great options to tackle their squares. 👍🏻 I have been following you for at least 5 years(you still had a full time job) on Instagram, and find your tutorials, live videos, and creations to be wonderful. I love your patient voice most of all. Seeing how other people crochet the same connecting methods can help refine a skill, even if it has been performed for 40 years or more. The right teacher can make all the difference. ❤

[@mariedixon9082]

Perfect timing! I just finished a whole bunch of squares that need joining to make a blanket. Thank you.

[@mls_words_of_wisdom]

Me too!!!!

[@mirellakacinskis]

I've been following Crochet Academy and loving it! Thanks for putting this together for us! I just wanted to let you know that, for the first time ever in my (40 years of) life, I hit the little bell for notifications about new videos from a channel. That's how much I am enjoying the Academy, your content, the colors, the setup, even that calming narrator voice you have! 😁 I don't want to miss a thing! Hugs from Brazil

[@hananovinger]

I’ve been needing to stitch two peices together for almost a year now and the mattress seam will be perfect!! Thank you!

[@jennifertheiss9472]

This mattress stitch joined my sweater's shoulder seams BEAUTIFULLY,and it was so easy to follow 🖤. Thank you!!!

[@lol-de8yx]

This is literally what I was waiting for these days, Toni, thank you so much, love your channel and your calming voice:)

[@reading.with.creepy.crawlies]

Toni's voice is so calm and patient. Crafter's cannot choice their voices, but some are unaware of the pitch or speed at which they talk. 😬 Toni's voice is calming - like ocean waves on a calm day. 🏖

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

The slip stitch is my number 1 FAVORITE! So clean and neat!

[@mogy6492]

Just started crocheting and I already have a bunch of squares ready to become something so went searching for a tutorial on connecting them, absolutely love this video

[@juliaplowman5423]

I have made countless attempts to do blankets in crochet since starting to self teach during the pandemic, and the flat slip method was exactly what I was looking for

[@ambermajka4413]

That mattress stitch blew my mind and I love the slip stich seam! Thanks a bunch for sharing these tips. I'll definitely be using them ♥

[@damnstuffdoodle]

I've been here for less than 30 seconds and I already wanted to comment and show my gratitude to this video and to you, the fact that you go straight to the point and have everything splitter makes it so much easy for me to finish my project 😅 thank you. This is amazing and truly a valuable content ❤

[@sportnenny]

really like seeing seaming techniques all together so i can compare them, thanks for the vid!

[@gailcolvin1640]

This is exactly what I was looming for in order to nicely join my Warm Up America sections -- thank you for having it all in one concise video 💚

[@kaylamarshall6756]

The flat slip stitch is gorgeous. 😍

[@Chickenrun666]

Love love love this video. Did I mention I love this video? I'm going to save this video because stitching pieces together is my Nemesis and you have slayed the Dragon.

[@kimrogers1829]

I absolutely love you tutorials. As a newbie, I love the way you explain. Especially when you say things like if you pull too tight, it will pucker. I love that because I also know what's going wrong. Absolutely the best!

[@crazycryer]

I have so many squares waiting to be put together, this has really helped me decide how to do it finally! Thank you 😁 x

[@gxcloudz]

Thank you, I’m working on a granny square tote bag and this is exactly what I was looking for!

[@pjomdbfan]

me too :))

[@danielleburrell2907]

Me three 😂

[@PatriciaLane-kb9ru]

Hello Toni. Thank you for this video, it was very helpful for joining granny squares it was very helpful. I am making a granny square blanket from a baby blanket that I made for my youngest daughter about twenty years ago. Omg what a way for me to challenge myself to a challenge for me to finish a project. Please wish me luck Toni and who ever reads this comment. Happy stitching everyone.🧶🧶🧶

[@user-zq4xf9lz8g]

I have watched a lot of videos on how to join granny squares. I watched a lot because I wasn't getting what the others were communicating. I watched you and "got it" immediately. You were clear and concise and made perfect sense. Thank you!

[@GroovyDayBaby]

Thankyou so much for this great join video. I love learning and using different joins for my different granny square projects. Lately, I have been using the slip stitch method to join three Log Cabin Afghans, one for each grandson. I love the look of this slip stitch join for the Log Cabin Afghan. I appreciate the fine job you’ve done teaching and demonstrating all of the different joins.

[@maipopekpopek4747]

Beginner here! Just completed squares for a patchwork sweater. Found your video very helpful! Thank you!

[@janicejohnson5884]

Thank you SO much - the mattress stitch is exactly what I've been searching for to do the joins for my niece's first baby's blanket - so perfect, and VERY easy to follow your super clear instructions! Greatly appreciated!!!

[@mireah]

I've been crocheting a few squares and haven't liked any of the ways I've been shown for connecting them. This is sooo much easer and beginner friendly. Thank you.

[@debrichardlaplante7178]

I watched many joining videos and found that your video was clear and concise. Thank you for that.

[@deennapirilli3823]

The best and clearest explanation of how to join granny squares using the slip stitch, thank you!!

[@amandakarie-fenton2601]

This is one I seem to watch a lot! I love the mattress stitch but for some reason I just cannot make how to do it stick in my brain 😂 love your channel, you're my go-to for any crochet questions I have! Even though I've been doing it for almost 20 years I always learn something new from you ❤️

[@shiroshuo]

Honestly a lifesaver for having needle and crochet needle options compiled in this video. I only have a crochet needle and don't want to invest too much on supplies for my first project. But since I find myself getting into it, I want to learn more to make patterns of my own

[@kimberlyshelton4823]

I'm always doing granny squares. So glad I found these connection ways.

[@rhicola]

Thank you for this video! It was extremely helpful, clearly explained, and short for my attention span. I used the flat slip stitch and I mastered it immediately 😌

[@FunkyFreshCaesar]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I was scratching my head for ages over a written guide, but you explained everything so clearly I got it right away and was finally able to finish putting together the mittens I've been working on!

[@randi1984]

I just asked in a group about different ways to attach my blocks besides the whip stitch and so many people shared your video! Thank you for these!

[@TuellTimeAdventures]

Thank you for showing how to do the Flat Slip Stitch Seam. Your instructions were clear and easy to understand, and I had no problems following along as I did with other tutorials. Thanks again!

[@susancraig4190]

I love your web site. I’m not good at knitting or crocheting but you have taught me how to find errors and correct them. It like you are my Bible of knitting and crocheting. God Bless You

[@amandas.6317]

You have the most beautiful, even tension! I especially like the slip stitch join, I've never seen it before. Thanks, Toni!

[@adrianarestrepo3291]

Thank you! so clear and love the use of different colors to show how each stitch works! Getting ready to put together a sweater! Thank you!!

[@write2judie]

I really appreciate how clearly you demonstrate each technique. You are a wonderful instructor!

[@catherinemcbride2662]

Best teacher ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with this beginner!

[@juliebebonkers]

Thank you so much 🎉just what I needed . Bought 2 twin size knighted blankets for 20 bucks and wanted to attach them to make a king size vs paying 75 plus so thank you so much

[@lenaeliza7230]

I'm mesmerized when you pull the mattress stitch and it just disappears into the seam. I love it!!! Thank you!

[@marinacosgrove9593]

Toni, you are a brilliant teacher! Clear concise and complete. Thank you so much!

[@cavumine]

Thank you much for this video! It comes at a perfect time since I’m half-way through an afghan for my mother-in-law for Christmas.

[@taj1466]

Love your colors, so earthly and warm, love your instructions, blessings to you always 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤❤❤❤

[@vidhyahemmady948]

Am doing crochet granny squares. You have explained the joining of them so very well. Thanks for sharing.

[@josiewoodrose7616]

Thanks for showing a variety of joining stitches and how they look when completed.

[@wendybond2848]

Your explanations are so clear and not rushed. Thank you so much!

[@theresetuckness2300]

Ty on the four styles in connecting pieces together. I have a project and needed a style to connect them..thanks again.. Terri in WA state, USA

[@cathybosman7193]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏 you are such a great teacher. I was nervous to join my squares, but now I have the confidence to do it. Love your calm voice. . Bless you💕💕🌹🌹🌹

[@arlindajones-abekasis5665]

Thanks Toni! I love this video and my favorites are the mattress stitch, which I did once making one of your hats, and the flat slip stitch but I’ve never done that. Looking forward to more!

[@marilynwithers2571]

Wow, excellent demo. Thank you , I have struggled for ages to join squares neatly, you made it look so easy!!!!!!

[@madisoncavaness-furlong]

I am in awe at that mattress stitch! Amazing!! You made my day!

[@MoonCat49]

Thank you for explaining the slip stitch join so simply. I've always found it pretty, but hard to master. Finally, I'm able to use this method with confidence.

[@odessa870]

VERY nice quality tutorial! Everything about it is top notch.....from the lighting, the work pace, the instructions, down to the choice of colors used. These things matter so THANK YOU! :)

[@lisabaxley271]

Excellent tutorial!! Thank you.....

[@kathyearixson5388]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I’ve put off making granny square blankets for years because I couldn’t work out how to attach them. This has helped tremendously. Many thanks.

[@susanwalker6271]

great tutorial! You get right to the stitches without blabbing on forever before showing the stitches like other KZbin Crochet videos too. Your directions are great! Thank you!

[@PaganCurse98]

Oh my God thank you! I recently reverted back to working on single chains. Right now I'm focusing all my attention on making myself a purse. And I had my mom go and get yarn needles because I'm likely the only one in my family to even attempt to use them. For the past couple years my mom had me doing granny squares for blankets which gets so repetitive but makes very beautiful work. I recently made myself a triangular shawl and my mom was like I don't even wanna know how you learned how to do that. I use to follow made with love by glama but now I'm subscribed to you I hope to learn more from you so I can be very accomplished.

[@MrRocksolid81]

I love your videos. I’m trying to recreate a crotchet blanket that was always on my grandmothers couch, but had no idea how to attach the squares. Thank you for making this video, I can complete my project I’ve been wanting to do for a while and I love you showed multiple ways of doing this 👍👍

[@lthom5158]

This is the clearest explanation of how to join squares I have seen! Thank You for this video!

[@josiedoc8024]

I enjoy your videos. I love the mattress seam, I’ve never seen or heard anyone say or use it. So glad I watched this . Thanks for your knowledge and time.

[@beckysteinmiller338]

Another outstanding tutorial! Thank you, loving your Crochet Academy!!

[@cherylrodney1427]

I have been sitting on these square for months trying to figure out the best way to connect them together that is neat and easy. Thank you so much.

[@boosque5591]

ugh love the diveristy in seams and how simple you made it!! thank youuu

[@billietinkleyoung1527]

I'm loving the mattress stitch my square patch jumper is coming together now Thankyou 🙏🙏🙏

[@user-lu7wz8oi1t]

The flat stitch is great. That’s what I’m going to use now. Thank you.

[@amzetteauld4184]

Thank you! I’m working on a CU BUFFS blanket and I really like the flat slip stitch to join all my squares! 💛🖤🦬

[@MariaTeresa63_]

My favourite one of those techniques is the slip stitch one, so pretty 👌🏼🥰

[@mdugan16]

perfect timing, I’m finishing up a granny square dress right now!! will def try these out

[@adadavis8741]

I was just looking on how to join the patches for a sweater, and I found your video, just exactly what I was needing, thank you very much for making and sharing this video Great instructions, Love your channel, keep up the good work, Thanks a Lot.

[@pamelataigbenu]

I think the flat slip stitch seam is my favorite, I’ll definitely give it a try. Thanks for this video.

[@cecemeadows8117]

You didn't explain how to properly tie them off though.

[@ROLCY2024]

Love all your demonstrations. They are so informative.

[@TheReginagreene]

Thank you so much! The fourth stitch is the one I was looking to tie together my diamonds for a full size blanket. ❤

[@wamdesigns]

Thank you for teaching joining crochet 🧶 pieces. You make it easy 😍

[@dawn211]

So clear easy to follow, thank you soooo much for this!!! Exactly what I needed!

[@roseprincess2155]

Very helpful Thank you, and thank Heidi, too for posting this,

[@dianegarrett1917]

Clear, concise, and easy to follow. Thanks so much TL!

[@elitesflowers-floristshop.3616]

I love all of them but my favorite is the last one. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@CreativeExpress87]

Thank you 😌 the mattress stitch one looks a bit time consuming but I like it way better than the seam that stands out in this tutorial I'm following for a blanket. Can't wait to try this 😍

[@patbittinger9315]

I love all these techniques. Thanks Toni.

[@brendaamaliacaldera3329]

Thank you. I was trying to figure how to join my tiny squares. Making a tiny granny square purse for my soon to be 1yr old granddaughter 🥰

[@natashaistoast]

I’m still extremely new to crochet, and I haven’t done any projects that require seaming because they’re really intimidating, but dang, now I want to! I’m saving this one for later!

[@findlayhunter4934]

Thank you. Very clear instructions and great to find all four options in one video.

[@jacquelinegasque127]

Just revisited this video! About to join some squares and want to try out the flat slip stitch join! Love your videos! Thank you for this!